14 X 1.5
Hard to get this size locally. Try getting a thread file. KD-2228.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: James Felder [mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 2:01 PM
To: Dennis Haynes
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?

I just made the same wheel swap. I need to clean a thread. What is the die
size on the studs?

Thanks,

Jim

On Jan 6, 2013, at 10:31 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:

> For the alloys you need lugs with a different seat. 60 degree cone.
> You will need 30mm long in the front. The rears studs are OK with the
proper nuts.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of Peter Krogh
> Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2013 10:57 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
>
> I'm replacing my steelies with a set of factory alloys from a Carat.
> It sure looks like I need a longer lug nut on the front (have not
> pulled rear tire yet).
>
> Can anyone shed light on what's needed to install these on a stock 85
Westy?
>
> ____
>
> Also, I've got a bit of a thunk in the front suspension.  When I
> pulled the wheel, I can definitely feel play in what I think is the
> front bushing of the upper control arm (that wishbone-shaped piece
> that attaches around the to of the shock).  For the record, I did have
> some of the front suspension bushings replaced, but not this one.
>
> I assume that means that this should be replaces ASAP.  Anyone care to
> comment on the safety/PIA factor of this job?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Peter